Have you seen a BJJ person talking about 'the fundamentals"? Everybody says, "You must have solid fundamentals. But what exactly is that? What is a jiu-Jitsu technique as fundamental? I'm not sure the answer; however, within this piece, I've defined eight basic Jiu-Jitsu techniques and fundamental skills that I consider essential for developing an effective all-around grappling game.
Are these the only "basics'' that you need to know? No, of course, there isn't. A different instructor could have a different list. However, if you can learn and implement these, I'm sure that you'll become a better fighter.
1.Relaxation and relaxation while Training
The ability to relax is crucial to your progression in BJJ. If you train and do not have the ability to unwind, sooner or later, you'll become tired or over-trained, and, more often than not, you will be injured. It's not just that; training in a mentality slows you down. It has been established that individuals learn the most when at ease. It's a lot much more challenging to achieve than it is.
I'm always greeted by other BJJ instructors asking questions like, "How do I train my students to be more relaxed?" It's been in my personal experience that the main reason students are unable to train in a calm and controlled way is their self-esteem. No one likes to tap out. It isn't good for self-esteem. The ego seeks to be in control and dominate and win at all possible costs. Let me know a little secret: You're not likely to become the most skilled Jiu-Jitsu champion anywhere.
Likely, you won't be the most successful fighter at your school. But what's the point? Being at the top is a fleeting and tough place to be in. There's always somebody in your midst, looking to claim the top spot, and then an individual who is superior to you appears sooner or later. Don't worry about losing or winning, and focus on learning and growing. It's a more effective long-term plan.
2.Bridging and Shrimping
I was able to hear an interesting analogy that used the analogy of grappling to the language of a person and a match to the conversation. When grappling has been compared to a form of speech, Bridging and Shrimping could be considered vowels.
They are so vital. They are the two most significant examples of the group of movements that stitch all your movements together. Flavio Canto, Judo Olympian and BJJ black belt, once stated, "Practice movement, not just moves. I have now understood the reasoning behind his statement. They are versatile and can be integrated into various techniques. They provide a lot for your training bucks.
Just because you've done these drills a few times in the warm-up in class doesn't necessarily mean that you're doing them properly or at their maximum. I've been practicing for nearly 12 years, constantly improving and refining my shrimp and bridge. Remember that there are many variations of each. Spend some time studying and practicing them, and you'll see improvement quickly.
Relaxing while competing or sparring can allow you to develop your talents.
3. Gripping Properly
One of my early instructors, Felipe Sousa, told me at the beginning of my career in grappling that you won't be able to fight if you don't grasp. It's a wise statement indeed. The thing you should know is that gripping with power comprises three parts. First, you need to consider the power of your hands. Your hands and fingers will naturally get more substantial after a few years of work. However, if you're looking to speed up your progress, you'll require additional training. I'm certain that many grip-strengthening tools and training courses have value.
Do your research. The factor that helped me develop my grip was climbing on rocks. Do it, and you'll see an enormous improvement. Another is efficient gripping. Whatever powerful your grip may be, if you're grabbing the cloth with excessive force, your arms will wear out while your grip will likely become weaker. Find out details about how you can hold your grip well by watching this instructional video. And lastly, the place you grip is vitally important.
You're using the strongest and most effective gripping technique in the world; however, if you're grasping the wrong things, you'll have a difficult time generating enough leverage needed to meet your goals. Also, take a look at this video to get more specific details on where to hold.
4. Standing Guard Passage Standing Guard Pass
I believe that taking the guard down is probably the most challenging part of BJJ. If you have strong legs and hips and thighs, tackling the guard can be hell. This standing guard break ought to be referred to as the stand-up guard' since most times; you're standing for the beginning that is breaking to open the guard, where your legs are positioned to cross your lower back. When his legs are free, you can go through the guard by kneeling or standing. In either case, to open the guard in the best Jiu-Jitsu, you'll stand up.
Sure, there are ways to guard by bending your knees. However, try your skills against someone tall and who has adequate leg strength. Let me know how it works to your advantage. For more information on the guard stand, speak about it with the instructor. If he's a good instructor, he'll show you the proper method and variation without requiring you to have a private lesson.
5. Escaping Side Mount
Escapes aren't glamorous or famous, but up to a minimum, a purple belt they're the most crucial part of your sport. The ability to escape side mount is the most critical component of the defensive position in your sport.
After many years of practicing the art of teaching and perfecting this particular aspect of BJJ, I've discovered three aspects that I consider essential in achieving the correct result. The first is to ensure that your neck is always protected. You may have the most effective escape plan; however, If you're being choked out, it won't help you.
Make sure you have at a minimum one hand in easy reach of your pockets. The second is bridging and shrimping (sound similar?). The key is to learn how to execute these moves at the proper timing and combine the two. The first (bridging) typically precedes the one (shrimping). There are many other aspects of this subject that I'll be covering in a later video or an article.
Also, you need to be able to combine the guard replacement and the "go-to knees" escapes. If you can perform these two maneuvers well, you'll stand a great chance of succeeding in 90% of side mount scenarios. If you'd like more information, speak to your instructor.
6.Control of breath
The ability of your body to perform and learn on the mat is related to the state of your mind and is connected to your breath. If your breathing seems easy and even, it's more likely, that you'll be able to perform your moves precisely the same. However, if you're shivering and breathing heavily, I can guarantee that your jitters will not be enjoyable to observe. Another exciting thing about living control is how it could assist you in dealing with your self-image.
By focusing on the rhythm of your exhalations and inhalations and the motion of your breath throughout your body, you'll be able to dissociate yourself from any self-talk which could distract you from your arguing or drill.
7. The Straight-Arm Lock from Guard
This is the first piece of work I've ever taught my students privately. While it may appear easy, it's a complicated technique with many aspects to consider. Learning and retaining a complex sequence from beginning to end can be beneficial for novice students.
It's difficult to explain the brain science that drives it. However, it's been my experience that once they've accomplished this in a comprehensive manner with at minimum one movement, learning the subsequent moves becomes much more straightforward.
Additionally, knowing the straight-armlock from the guard also provides the jiu-jitsu with an understanding of critical grappling concepts such as grip control and head control, forming attacks with angles. And the use of the core/hip drives to apply leverage. If you'd like to see my demonstration of this method live, you can view it in the following video
8.The Scissor Sweep
I've heard Rickson thinks that the scissor sweeping is the most important thing. If this is true, I comprehend the reason. The scissor sweeping must be done correctly; it is necessary to follow a few crucial rules for all sweeps.
In control of the arm and wrist of the side, you're doing the sweep. If you do not follow this rule, you'll never finish the sweep in a million years. I believe inattention to this particular aspect is the most significant contributor to failed sweeps. The power source for these sweeps is the trunk and hips rather than arm muscles.
Often, when the arms are being used to propel the movement, you're not doing so effectively. See how beginner athletes attempt to push their opponents with the strength of their arms most of the time in this. Using the scissor and kicking legs will help facilitate the inversion by lifting your opponent's center in gravity.
Utilizing a proper scissor-sweeping method, you use the upper leg and lapel grips to lift your partner's hips and pull your partner towards you. This elevates his center of gravity (pelvis) and allows you to turn him around.
This is a typical element that is used in all sweeps and reverses. For more information about the scissor sweep, check out one of the many YouTube tutorials. Try to recognize the basic principles mentioned above when watching these videos.
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